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Simacota
City in Santander, Colombia
Overview
Simacota is a charming small town set in the Santander region of Colombia. Known for its colonial architecture and relaxed pace, the town offers visitors authentic local culture and scenic mountain views.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Santander
Population
8,910
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
6.44°, -73.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$396
Local Cost
$265
Local Income
$230
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
19.4°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
19.6°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
8.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1354 mm
Internet Speed
27 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
AZT
Distance
37 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 104 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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